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Quote Me, Howie: On Roger Reinert's mayoral work

Quote Me, Howie: On Roger Reinert's mayoral work

Gary Doty – "I appreciate that Mayor Roger Reinert has taken on the non-partisan job of mayor just as he should by doing what is best for the citizens of Duluth and not what a political party or any other organization is demanding. While certain groups may not be happy

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Roger Reinert, Todd Johnson in the news
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com file

Roger Reinert, Todd Johnson in the news

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will deliver his second State of the City Address today at 6 p.m. at Ordean East Middle School. The program will also feature music by the Duluth East Sterling Strings, a welcome from Second Council District Councilor Mike Mayou, remarks by City Council President Terese

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Reinert reacts to congressional continuing resolution funding bill

By Kelli Latuska This past Friday, Congress adopted a Continuing Resolution (CR) funding bill that was subsequently signed by the President. While the CR avoided a federal government shutdown, it also had direct financial implications for the City of Duluth. "Congress recently passed a continuing resolution to fund the

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Mayor Reinert announces selection of new city attorney
First-term Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Howie / The Howie Blog

Mayor Reinert announces selection of new city attorney

Terri Lehr received her juris doctorate from the William Mitchell College of Law and has worked 22 years in the City Attorney’s office, both in criminal prosecution and civil division work.

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Fralich appointed to the Sixth Judicial District bench

By Kelli Latuska In a press release from the Governor’s office, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced today the appointment of Jessica Fralich as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. “It has been a privilege to serve the City of Duluth as City

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City of Duluth provides update on Lester Park Recreation Working Group
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com

City of Duluth provides update on Lester Park Recreation Working Group

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert has announced a relaunch of the effort to identify a future for the now-dormant Lester Park Golf Course. In 2023, the Duluth City Council voted to close the course indefinitely. This effort was launched last spring, and over 100 individuals attended a public open house in

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City of Duluth Today
Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com

City of Duluth Today

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will commemorate the inaugural season of the Duluth Harbor Monsters by hosting the team at City Hall and presenting a proclamation in the Mayor's Reception Room today at 1 p.m. Subsequently, at 2 p.m., Reinert will join the leadership of the Chester

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City of Duluth, DECC in the news
Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa addressed the media at today's press event. HowieHanson.com

City of Duluth, DECC in the news

City of Duluth officials announced today a proposed package of public safety ordinance changes that allow the city additional options for solving frequently reported nonviolent offenses. Mayor Roger Reinert opened today’s news conference by thanking Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj and Duluth City Attorney

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Mayor Roger J. Reinert provides statement on the close of the 2024 legislative session
Mayor Roger Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Mayor Roger J. Reinert provides statement on the close of the 2024 legislative session

By Kelli Latuska Despite months of work, the House and Senate adjourned on Sunday without a bonding bill, leaving Duluth's legislative priorities unfulfilled. Legislative inaction left critical infrastructure projects unfunded. This work includes our water treatment plant that serves 130,000 people in our region and in four

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Republish It! Roger Reinert Facebook post
Roger Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Republish It! Roger Reinert Facebook post

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook regarding snow emergencies: "It's May, and summer is just around the corner, but we are ALREADY talking about snow emergencies! Core city services in Duluth is about a lot of things, including snow removal. In the middle of the

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Republish It! Reinert on Downtown Duluth safety
First Street in Downtown Duluth. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Republish It! Reinert on Downtown Duluth safety

We also have to acknowledge that we have accepted a new 'norm' over the past few years. And that must change. We can’t just walk on by. See something and if you can do so safely do something. Otherwise, if you see something - say something.

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Mayor Roger Reinert’s office welcomes two new hires
John Dukich, Jessica Hehir. City of Duluth

Mayor Roger Reinert’s office welcomes two new hires

By Kelli Latuska Mayor Roger Reinert’s office welcomed Senior Advisor, Communication and Marketing Jessica Hehir and Senior Advisor, Policy and Government Affairs John Dukich to their first day on the job this week. Their positions had been held open since the mayor began his term on January 2, 2024.

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